Transmission

Getting battery energy storage systems built isn’t just an engineering challenge - it’s a financial one.

While the technology is ready and the pipeline is booming, getting these projects financed remains one of the biggest challenges in the market.

From navigating merchant risk to structuring offtake agreements, financing a grid-scale battery project is a high-stakes balancing act.

In this episode of Transmission, Harrison Moore, Par...

As the UK accelerates its transition to a net-zero electricity system, the challenge of maintaining grid stability is growing. 
A key part of a balanced system is large-scale, long-duration flexibility: assets that can store energy when it’s abundant and release it when it’s needed most.

But much of the capacity that can provide it already exists.

One of the most mature and proven forms of energy storage - pumped hydro is able to de...

As the UK accelerates its transition to a net-zero electricity system, the challenge of maintaining grid stability is growing. 
A key part of a balanced system is large-scale, long-duration flexibility: assets that can store energy when it’s abundant and release it when it’s needed most.

But much of the capacity that can provide it already exists.

One of the most mature and proven forms of energy storage - pumped hydro is able to de...

Battery costs have shaped the pace and scale of the energy transition. For years, falling cell prices underpinned bullish business cases, opened up new flexibility markets, and helped grid-scale storage move from niche to mainstream.

But what happens when those cost declines level off?In this episode of Transmission, Aaron Wade returns to unpack the state of battery pricing in 2025. With lithium prices stabilising and cell costs hol...

Battery costs have shaped the pace and scale of the energy transition. For years, falling cell prices underpinned bullish business cases, opened up new flexibility markets, and helped grid-scale storage move from niche to mainstream.

But what happens when those cost declines level off?In this episode of Transmission, Aaron Wade returns to unpack the state of battery pricing in 2025. With lithium prices stabilising and cell costs hol...

Germany’s battery boom is charging ahead - without subsidies. So how is it working?


While many markets rely on government support to kickstart energy storage, Germany is doing things differently. With more than 500 GW of battery connection requests in the pipeline, it’s quickly becoming one of Europe’s most competitive and dynamic battery markets.


From stacking wholesale and ancillary revenues to striking new kinds of long-term con...

Germany’s battery boom is charging ahead - without subsidies. So how is it working?


While many markets rely on government support to kickstart energy storage, Germany is doing things differently. With more than 500 GW of battery connection requests in the pipeline, it’s quickly becoming one of Europe’s most competitive and dynamic battery markets.


From stacking wholesale and ancillary revenues to striking new kinds of long-term con...

As we shift toward a net-zero power system, inverter-based resources are rapidly replacing traditional generators.

But replicating the critical system services once provided by large rotating machines isn’t just about plugging in renewables - it’s about designing smarter, more stable infrastructure at the grid edge.

In this episode of Transmission, we dive into one of the most technically important, yet often overlooked, aspects o...

As we shift toward a net-zero power system, inverter-based resources are rapidly replacing traditional generators.

But replicating the critical system services once provided by large rotating machines isn’t just about plugging in renewables - it’s about designing smarter, more stable infrastructure at the grid edge.

In this episode of Transmission, we dive into one of the most technically important, yet often overlooked, aspects o...

As demand for electricity skyrockets, large flexible loads like data centers and Bitcoin miners are reshaping how – and where – energy infrastructure is built. But integrating these loads into a grid already under pressure requires a rethink of both project development and power market participation.



In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Brock Petersen, COO at Satoshi Energy, to unpack how digital infrastructure is...

As demand for electricity skyrockets, large flexible loads like data centers and Bitcoin miners are reshaping how – and where – energy infrastructure is built. But integrating these loads into a grid already under pressure requires a rethink of both project development and power market participation.



In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Brock Petersen, COO at Satoshi Energy, to unpack how digital infrastructure is...

As rooftop solar booms and the grid grows more complex, one question is gaining urgency: how do we store energy locally, efficiently, and in a way that benefits everyone?

Community batteries are emerging as one solution small-scale, shared storage systems designed to maximise solar self-consumption, reduce network strain, and deliver value back to neighbourhoods.

In this episode of Transmission, Wendel is joined by Graeme Martin - F...

As rooftop solar booms and the grid grows more complex, one question is gaining urgency: how do we store energy locally, efficiently, and in a way that benefits everyone?

Community batteries are emerging as one solution small-scale, shared storage systems designed to maximise solar self-consumption, reduce network strain, and deliver value back to neighbourhoods.

In this episode of Transmission, Wendel is joined by Graeme Martin - F...

As Europe accelerates toward a low-carbon electricity system, storage is under the spotlight. But while battery deployments are scaling quickly, long-duration assets like pumped hydro remain a crucial part of the flexibility mix.

So how do these technologies complement each other, and what’s really needed to make large-scale storage viable across different European markets?

In this episode of Transmission, Ed talks with Lukas Gresnig...

As Europe accelerates toward a low-carbon electricity system, storage is under the spotlight. But while battery deployments are scaling quickly, long-duration assets like pumped hydro remain a crucial part of the flexibility mix.

So how do these technologies complement each other, and what’s really needed to make large-scale storage viable across different European markets?

In this episode of Transmission, Ed talks with Lukas Gresnig...

Carbon accounting underpins nearly every climate commitment and energy market, but today’s system often misses the mark.

Most reporting is based on annual averages and generic certificates, ignoring when and where emissions are actually avoided.

That mismatch creates blind spots for investors, policymakers, and clean energy developers alike.

In this episode of Transmission, Quentin sits down with McGee Young, Founder & CEO at Wa...

Carbon accounting underpins nearly every climate commitment and energy market, but today’s system often misses the mark.

Most reporting is based on annual averages and generic certificates, ignoring when and where emissions are actually avoided.

That mismatch creates blind spots for investors, policymakers, and clean energy developers alike.

In this episode of Transmission, Quentin sits down with McGee Young, Founder & CEO at Wa...

As the UK works toward a fully decarbonised power system by 2035, one thing is clear: hitting climate targets will require a more flexible electricity system.

But that flexibility won’t just come from utility-scale batteries or grid-scale innovation. It will need support from consumers, households, businesses, and communities that can shift, shape, and reduce their electricity use.

In this episode of Transmission, Ed Porter is joine...

As the UK works toward a fully decarbonised power system by 2035, one thing is clear: hitting climate targets will require a more flexible electricity system.

But that flexibility won’t just come from utility-scale batteries or grid-scale innovation. It will need support from consumers, households, businesses, and communities that can shift, shape, and reduce their electricity use.

In this episode of Transmission, Ed Porter is joine...